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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,232.08, 45,285.74 and 17,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,232.08, 45,285.74 and 17,714.14 is: 26,534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,232.08 : 45,285.74 = 17,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,232.08/45,285.74 = 17,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,232.08x = 45,285.74 × 17,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,232.08x = 802,197,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,197,869.43/30,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,534.66

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